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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,180.98, 44,408.55 and 18,032.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,180.98, 44,408.55 and 18,032.91 is: 24,884.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,180.98 : 44,408.55 = 18,032.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,180.98/44,408.55 = 18,032.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,180.98x = 44,408.55 × 18,032.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,180.98x = 800,815,295.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,815,295.22/32,180.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,884.74

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